International Women's Baseball Center
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IWBC's mission to protect, preserve, and promote all aspects of women's baseball. Home of the 2026 Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage. Find us at iwbc.org
We’re getting ready for Giving Tuesday—a day to preserve the stories, voices, and victories of women in baseball. Your support:
⚾ Keeps history alive.
⚾ Inspires the next generation.
⚾ Builds the future of the IWBC.
Join us tomorrow!
Donate here: www.iwbc.org/donate/
#GivingTuesday #IWBC
⚾ Keeps history alive.
⚾ Inspires the next generation.
⚾ Builds the future of the IWBC.
Join us tomorrow!
Donate here: www.iwbc.org/donate/
#GivingTuesday #IWBC
December 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We’re getting ready for Giving Tuesday—a day to preserve the stories, voices, and victories of women in baseball. Your support:
⚾ Keeps history alive.
⚾ Inspires the next generation.
⚾ Builds the future of the IWBC.
Join us tomorrow!
Donate here: www.iwbc.org/donate/
#GivingTuesday #IWBC
⚾ Keeps history alive.
⚾ Inspires the next generation.
⚾ Builds the future of the IWBC.
Join us tomorrow!
Donate here: www.iwbc.org/donate/
#GivingTuesday #IWBC
When you buy from one of our Bookshop Affiliate Lists, you not only support independent bookstores, but also the IWBC! Complete your holiday shopping now at bookshop.org/shop/IWBCReads. #ReadBaseball #IWBCReads
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
When you buy from one of our Bookshop Affiliate Lists, you not only support independent bookstores, but also the IWBC! Complete your holiday shopping now at bookshop.org/shop/IWBCReads. #ReadBaseball #IWBCReads
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at IWBC!
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at IWBC!
More great photos from Monday's historic announcement of the Women's Pro Baseball Leaguel competing in Springfield, IL. 2026 will be huge for women's baseball and we are excited to bring so many events to Illinois next summer! #WPBL #APlaceofTheirOwn
November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
More great photos from Monday's historic announcement of the Women's Pro Baseball Leaguel competing in Springfield, IL. 2026 will be huge for women's baseball and we are excited to bring so many events to Illinois next summer! #WPBL #APlaceofTheirOwn
We are thankful every day to our veterans for your bravery, service, and countless sacrifices. Thank you.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We are thankful every day to our veterans for your bravery, service, and countless sacrifices. Thank you.
Every donation to the IWBC in October will have their name added to a drawing for an autographed copy of the book All the Way: The Life of Baseball Trailblazer Maybelle Blair by Kat D. Williams. To donate to the IWBC online or by mail, visit iwbc.org/donate/
October 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Every donation to the IWBC in October will have their name added to a drawing for an autographed copy of the book All the Way: The Life of Baseball Trailblazer Maybelle Blair by Kat D. Williams. To donate to the IWBC online or by mail, visit iwbc.org/donate/
Thanks to everyone for making the Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park groundbreaking event so memorable. We were overwhelmed by the support of local organizations, student volunteers, and passionate speakers. Thank you Rockford for your commitment to leveling the playing field. #APlaceofTheirOwn
October 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thanks to everyone for making the Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park groundbreaking event so memorable. We were overwhelmed by the support of local organizations, student volunteers, and passionate speakers. Thank you Rockford for your commitment to leveling the playing field. #APlaceofTheirOwn
A great day for a groundbreaking! #APlaceofTheirOwn
October 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A great day for a groundbreaking! #APlaceofTheirOwn
Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.
October 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.
We are back at World War II Days at Midway Village until 3pm with all of your favorite Rockford Peaches gear and goodies. Come see us on the 2nd floor of the Red Barn inside the village. #WWIIDays #MidwayVillage #RockfordPeaches #ALOTO
September 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We are back at World War II Days at Midway Village until 3pm with all of your favorite Rockford Peaches gear and goodies. Come see us on the 2nd floor of the Red Barn inside the village. #WWIIDays #MidwayVillage #RockfordPeaches #ALOTO
Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.
September 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.
We are proud to partner with Old Fort Baseball Co. on the Support Women’s Baseball Collection — celebrating the past, present, & future of women on the diamond. A portion of proceeds goes to IWBC's support of women’s baseball initiatives. Check it out! www.oldfortbaseballco.com/womensbaseball
September 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We are proud to partner with Old Fort Baseball Co. on the Support Women’s Baseball Collection — celebrating the past, present, & future of women on the diamond. A portion of proceeds goes to IWBC's support of women’s baseball initiatives. Check it out! www.oldfortbaseballco.com/womensbaseball
Updates and information are added regularly to our Women's Baseball World Cup page. Check it often! #WorldCupWednesday
www.iwbc.org/worldcup/
www.iwbc.org/worldcup/
September 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Updates and information are added regularly to our Women's Baseball World Cup page. Check it often! #WorldCupWednesday
www.iwbc.org/worldcup/
www.iwbc.org/worldcup/
Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #APlaceofTheirOwn
sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
September 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #APlaceofTheirOwn
sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
Good morning from beautiful Beyer Stadium!
August 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Good morning from beautiful Beyer Stadium!
Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is now open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #IWBC sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
August 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is now open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #IWBC sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is now open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #APlaceofTheirOwn
sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
August 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is now open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #APlaceofTheirOwn
sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
Have you visited our display Celebrating Women in Baseball at the Rockford Public Library yet? There are objects from past international tournaments and teams, some of which will compete in the Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage at Rivets Stadium next summer. Check it out!
August 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Have you visited our display Celebrating Women in Baseball at the Rockford Public Library yet? There are objects from past international tournaments and teams, some of which will compete in the Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage at Rivets Stadium next summer. Check it out!
Celebrating #WorldCupWednesday and last week's Peaches Night at the Rockford Rivets. A fun night of banner unveilings, 1st pitches, Living History League, and a Rivets victory. One year until the Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage comes to #RivetsStadium #RunUptotheWorldCup
August 7, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Celebrating #WorldCupWednesday and last week's Peaches Night at the Rockford Rivets. A fun night of banner unveilings, 1st pitches, Living History League, and a Rivets victory. One year until the Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage comes to #RivetsStadium #RunUptotheWorldCup
Donate $25 or more in August to the IWBC and be entered into a drawing for a Toni Stone Bobblehead. Please provide contact information when donating, either online or by check: iwbc.org/donate/ #APlaceofTheirOwn #StepUptotheSport
August 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Donate $25 or more in August to the IWBC and be entered into a drawing for a Toni Stone Bobblehead. Please provide contact information when donating, either online or by check: iwbc.org/donate/ #APlaceofTheirOwn #StepUptotheSport
Has it really been 2 years since we welcomed the USA Baseball Women's National Team to Beyer Stadium for an exhibition? A fun and hot couple of days at the ballpark! We can't wait until World Cup action comes to Rockford in July 2026! #RunUptotheWorldCup #BeyerStadium #CradleofBaseball #GoRockford
August 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Has it really been 2 years since we welcomed the USA Baseball Women's National Team to Beyer Stadium for an exhibition? A fun and hot couple of days at the ballpark! We can't wait until World Cup action comes to Rockford in July 2026! #RunUptotheWorldCup #BeyerStadium #CradleofBaseball #GoRockford
Here we go! Find it on MLB com, MLB TV or the MLB app.
August 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Here we go! Find it on MLB com, MLB TV or the MLB app.
Donate $25 or more this month to the IWBC and receive a signed copy of The Encyclopedia of Women and Baseball. Please provide contact information when donating. You can donate online or send a check. iwbc.org/donate/ #IWBCReads #ReadBaseball
July 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Donate $25 or more this month to the IWBC and receive a signed copy of The Encyclopedia of Women and Baseball. Please provide contact information when donating. You can donate online or send a check. iwbc.org/donate/ #IWBCReads #ReadBaseball
Thank you Hard Rock Casino Rockford for hosting our Run Up to the World Cup partner reception this week. We are now less than a year away from when the Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage comes to Illinois for the 1st time. And with this local team, we are ready! #GoRockford
July 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Thank you Hard Rock Casino Rockford for hosting our Run Up to the World Cup partner reception this week. We are now less than a year away from when the Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage comes to Illinois for the 1st time. And with this local team, we are ready! #GoRockford
One year until the world comes to Rockford! Save the dates for July 22-27, 2026 when Rockford hosts the 2026 Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage! #WBSC #GoRockford #WBWC
July 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
One year until the world comes to Rockford! Save the dates for July 22-27, 2026 when Rockford hosts the 2026 Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage! #WBSC #GoRockford #WBWC